Add 25/10 and 35/45
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 35/45
25/10 + 35/45 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 70/90 = 225 + 70/90 = 295/90 - 295/90 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 25/10 + 35/45 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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